R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Ordinarily, my friend is loving and affectionate to her middle-aged cat. She takes good care of him, with food, water, and attention. Today, she told me her cat...

Dear Eric: My sister was engaged to a guy, “Peter.” I’ve known Peter for a long time. Not long before the wedding, she broke the engagement because she met someone...

Dear Eric: My father-in-law is in a relationship with a person that makes staying at his home during a visit an awful experience for me, my husband and our kids....

Dear Eric: Our 11-year-old nephew (on my husband's side) is like Dudley from the “Harry Potter” series. He's spoiled, entitled, rude and disrespectful to young and old family members. Family gatherings have...

Dear Eric: I’m attending my estranged son’s wedding. As the mother of the groom, I’m unsure of what my responsibilities are.

Dear Eric: Recently, my 7-year-old daughter told my mother, "Dad doesn't like you." I know why that statement is true, but I personally feel like there is no good reason...

Dear Eric: If one of my kitties had had to be buried elsewhere, I would be angry.

Dear Eric: She had a breakup seven years ago that caused a nervous breakdown because of the cruel way it was done: packing her things up and mailing them to...

Dear Eric: Do I give up my dreams of great in-laws in order to keep the man I see a future with?